I'm curious as to how you would go about flying to one of these places with a non-EASA ICAO licence that doesn't have an equivalent rating.
I last flew in Europe in 2005 and as far as licensing was concerned I was issued JAR authorizations based on my Canadian licenses.
My Airdisplay Authority was also based on my Canadian licenses and a yearly flight test just like everyone else who flew in the air show circuit..
I also had the age restriction removed to fly as Captain on transport category airplanes, when I retired I was seventy with no restrictions for any type of flying.
How does one get these exemptions?
When you work for the right people they get things done for you.
And of course they pay you real well for your services.